Competitions Administrator (Metro Central) Posted: 06/12/2024
Closing Date: 03/01/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Perth
Job Category: Administration
Want to work in the sporting industry? Do you enjoy working collaboratively in an energetic environment? Want to make a difference in the football community? About us: The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) is the peak Australian Rules Football body in Western Australia and plays a key leadership, governance and funding role to football throughout the State, whilst also driving the overall development and growth of the sport.
The WAFC is a not-for-profit organisation that plays an important role in the ongoing development of football across all communities. We are passionate about what we do and the people we work with. Our environment is welcoming, diverse, collaborative and team-driven.
Our values: Our organisational values are front and centre of everything we do. Every service we provide, every interaction we have, and every employee behaviour provides evidence and validates these values:
Our People Being our very best Our relationships Working at the WAFC is more than just a job; you will be joining our WAFC family, and you will love what you do and the people you work with.
Job Description Key Responsibilities: Work within a team to establish an annual competition calendar including start and end dates, team nomination and fixture dates, major rounds, season meetings, etc.; Organise season review meetings with Junior Clubs and league end-of-season events; Support in the development of an annual Operational Plan, the team nominations process and the team grading and re-grading process; Manage and provide support to clubs in relation to the Play HQ competition management system; Work with Umpiring Managers to schedule, appoint and pay competition umpires; Support the development of competition fixtures and development of finals fixtures and deliver finals series; Manage all weekly match report processes and player transfer and permit requests; Support the management of rules breaches and other issues that arise from match day; Attend game days each week and regular club meetings relating to the Junior competition; Act as the primary contact point for all competition-related issues within the region. Desired Skills and Experience Desired Experience: Ability to maintain strong relationships with groups of stakeholders; Ability to work outside of normal business hours and on weekends; Strong communication skills with the ability to have difficult conversations when required; Experience working in competitions or administrative roles; Strong verbal communication skills and public speaking experience. A sound understanding of WA Football structure and system as well as volunteer environments within WA Football would be beneficial but not essential.
Why work for us?: We facilitate an infectious culture that makes coming to work a rewarding experience.
Company laptop Fuel allowance Free Onsite Parking Access to onsite gym Birthday leave EAP service Access to professional development Monthly social gatherings with food and drinks provided This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment in a fast-paced, high-profile industry. If you love sport, including Australian Rules Football, and want to further develop your career in community development with an industry-leading organisation, this could be the role for you!
All applicants will be required to present a current Police Clearance (no older than six months) and a Working With Children's Card. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume online via SEEK. Applications close 4pm, Friday 3rd January 2025. The West Australian Football Commission is committed to equal opportunity in employment and the principles of diversity. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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